What are the possible complications from PAD with Diabetes?

Dr Prashant Vas, Consultant Endocrinologist and Diabetologist explains how quickly ulcers due to lack of blood supply (circulation) should be seen and investigated and treated. Not only does he talk about improving blood supply but also about controlling blood sugar and blood pressure which all contribute to success.

Sister Parminder Rihal, Diabetes Specialist Nurse explains why blood sugar control control is so important. She explains that damage is being done to arteries and nerves and other tissues in your organs without you knowing. She talks about possible silent heart attacks, strokes, damage to the nerves of your feet and damage to the kidneys.

Mr Joseph Shalhoub, Consultant Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon talks about why people with Diabetes might develop Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) - narrowing of the arteries which supply the foot. He talks about blood sugar control being important in this.

This playlist contains content relevant to people interested in Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) as related to people with Diabetes. PAD is where the blood vessels supplying blood to the foot become narrowed. Content is related to the 'Learning', 'Treatment' and 'Continuing Care' phase of the Journey.

Dr Mushtaqur Rahman, Consultant Endocrinologist and Diabetologist talks about how to do a Foot Check for someone with Diabetes. He talks about looking for various issues then feeling for your pulses around the ankle. He mention pressing the tips of the toes to assess the blood circulation there. Dr Rahman then talks about tests for nerve damage including feeling touch as well as other specialised tests for nerve function.